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Sorry, but nothing is packed full.
You keep peddling Maclean's Chinonyerem, but she really has very little body of work to assess. For all we know, the Polish Women's league is really not credible enough to be used as a performance and competence benchmark.
If she was really that good, she would be in one of the more competitive Women's leagues.

Also, we all saw Desire's performance during ABC and the Ghana game. It is safe to say that she is on the downward slope of her SF career (same with your favorite, Ngozi Okobi ). We really need fresh competitive talent upfront. We did well in bringing in some young, exciting players last summer and we need to continue on that trend, as there are many more out there.

To this end, I am surprised that this young girl Rofiat Sule has not been considered or given a look in by Randy. She was on the radar under the previous coach as a local player, but now she seems to have settled down with her new club in Europe and is doing quite well for Pink Bari Calcio Femminile, in the Women's Serie A in Italy. From the few games I saw her play in the WAFU Cup in 2019, she was fast, skillful and very strong on the ball. She also could score goals.

Schemerkhiz:
Roosa Ariyo should just fight her way back that's very important right now cause the Center forward is packed full...

Asisat Oshoala, Desire Oparanozie, Maclean's Chinonyerem...

Agree.
Not sure what went wrong with her relationship with Waldrum but I noticed she really struggled in her debut with the SF during the summer series last year.
In fairness, that heat was BRUTAL (I was sitting in the stands sweating profusely and finding it very difficult to breath because of the intense Houston heat!). For someone coming in from the cool climate of Finland, it would have been like hell.

I really hope Randy can give her another chance - she is really a cool girl and I am really hopeful she has another shot at making the team. She is a big, burly striker that would give a lot of center-backs problems. She is also very technical, great in the air and her hold up play is good. She is also very good at running into the channels. Her minuses include her somewhat lack of pace, which can be overlooked by her finishing, which is top notch.

lovewins:
I'm really rooting for Roosa. I've seen quite a number of her scrimmages and I'm of the opinion that she's a lot more technical than some of these other guys. Like you said, she needs to fight her way back into the team. It's increasingly getting crowdy so she has to prove herself

Not sure why Schemerkhiz is upset today, but you are right about her being called to the England Lionesses camp, even though she has yet to be capped. I suspect her switch is being considered, even though it might have been delayed because of her club situation with Liverpool. Now that she has permanently moved to the Spanish League, she can now focus on her international career.

If she becomes an SF, she will bring more options to the flank play, as she can operate on either the left or right flank. She will bring pace and guile. She has a similar gait to Uchenna Kanu. This will allow Kanu to also play as a central striker if necessary (a role she primarily plays at her club) and will help add to the options on the flanks - (Uchenna Kanu, Ify Onumonu, Esther Okoronkwo, Vivian Ikechukwu and possibly Rinsola Babajide gives us speedy alternatives for wingplay - considering that the likes of Ordega and Oshoala are becoming senior citizens and are more injury prone). For the record, not impressed with Gift Monday and Fatuga Dada is still under review.

In order to build a strong, deep squad, you need ALL the credible options out there. Rinsola coming aboard would help in that regard.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oz9O7w6LzZ8

lovewins:
Lol. Haven't seen her play so don't know how good she is. I only know she got a call up to the England lionesses camp but doesn't appear she's been recalled since then. Lately she's been all pro Nigeria sha, so I'm guessing she wants to pivot. Lol

Now I know why you have been pushing back on Rinsola all this while...there is really no need for the 'hatorade'.

Even though Rinsola has every right to chose who to play for, her heart is with the SF and Nigeria and I am optimistic she will play for the SF in the not too distant future - hopefully at the Nations Cup this summer or at the World Cup, God willing.

Rinsola is Naija through and through!

Schemerkhiz:
We don't need Rinsola Babajide for anything, she should face her England...
I personally nor wan see her play for us sef... She should continue to fight for a Spot in the English Team...

Excited for Roosa too, really like her and the strength she brings to the table.
However, she REALLY needs to step up if she wants to be on the SF squad. She really did not make an impact at Granadilla Tenerife and is lucky a good La Liga Femenina club like Real Betis signed her.

On Rinsola, congrats to her and would like to see how she performs in the Spanish La Liga Femenina. She had a tumultuous time in England, with her contract situation with Liverpool. Now that she has cut bait with Liverpool and has signed with Real Betis, she can settle down and show the world how much of a great player she really is. Rooting for her!

lovewins:
So happy for Roosa. Hope that this helps her get back to form.

By the way, this is what Rinsola looks like. You can glean from her disposition she really wants to play for Nigeria. Is she likely to get an invitation?

Source: https://www.completesports.com/official-fifa-clears-plumptre-to-play-for-nigeria/

OFFICIAL: FIFA Clears Plumptre To Play For Nigeria
8 January 4, 2022 11:41 am

Former England youth international Ashleigh Plumptre gotten approval from FIFA to switch her allegiance to Nigeria.

Plumper, 23, who plays for Women’s Super League side Leicester City, is eligible to represent the African champions because of her father’s Nigerian heritage.

After joining training camps in Austria and Abuja, she has now been cleared by FIFA and is eligible for Nigeria’s 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations play-off against Ivory Coast in February.

“We are happy to receive Ashleigh’s official clearance from Fifa,” NFF director of communications Ademola Olajire told BBC Sport Africa.

“It was only possible because of her commitment and dedication. She made the federation’s work a lot easier by providing all the requirements in quick time.

“Ashleigh personally approached the English FA directly to get the required international clearance from that end.


“Her professionalism and unflinching desire to play for Nigeria is honestly heart-warming. That big move on her part obviously helped a lot and prevented the long wait for the FA’s response.”


Plumptre, who has a British mother, had been capped 30 times by England at youth level but qualified for Nigeria through the grandparent rule.

The centre-back needed to prove her eligibility and dedicated three months to acquiring all the required documents – a Nigerian passport and her grandfather’s documents and then officially requesting clearance from the four home nations (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales) as well from Nigerian internal affairs.

“She got all the documents in a few months without being forced or persuaded,” Olajire added.

“We’ve been through this Fifa process with other players in the past and others needed to be reminded. Ashleigh made personal sacrifices to ensure a smooth clearance.”

Plumptre joins a growing list of foreign-born players like Michelle Alozie, Patricia George and Nicole and Toni Payne, who all opted to represent the nine-time African champions.

She has played 25 games this season for Leicester women’s side which she first joined as an eight-year-old.

She previously played in the English top flight with Notts County in 2014 before moving to the United States.

Stints with US college side USC Trojans and LA Galaxy followed, before she returned from studying in January 2020 to play a key role in a memorable season for Leicester.

After she helped the Foxes to the FA Women’s Championship title in 2020-21, Plumptre was voted player of the season and rewarded with a new two-year deal.

Merry Christmas and Seasons greetings to all !

Halimat is a defensive MF. Rash is an AM. No conflict.
Midfield will be Payne - Halimat - Rash.
Otu and Uchibe can sub.

Schemerkhiz:
It's going to be a difficult task for Rasheedat Ajibade to keep the Central Midfield position with the return of Halimatu Ayinde almost near, then Christy Ucheibe and Peace Efih are another better Option..

Except Christy Ucheibe is moved to DM to battle it out with Regina Otu

Nah wah for Naija people!
What the heck is she doing in Mexico?
That league is WACK!! They show it here in the US and there really is nothing to write home about.
Not sure why she had to leave Europe?

Schemerkhiz:
Uchenna Kanu has arrived to Mexico, going to sign with Liga MX Femenil current champions Tigres UANL

Team isn't missing much - she was very poor in the CAF Women's CL.

Schemerkhiz:
The Super Falcons are in a training camp in Abuja ahead of crucial qualifying matches against Ivory Coast.

We have 29 players in camp , only expecting Gift Monday (NWFL Premiership highest goal scorer)

They had their 3rd training session this morning.

She had a Monday night away game at Bristol City.
She was in the Super Falcons camp on Tuesday.
Not sure what your point is?

timay:
UK to Naija is 6hrs, And getting direct flight to Abuja no too hard or complicated

Great. Glad she could make it this time around.

Just realized her team Watford just had a Monday night away game against Bristol City, which she played in.
They lost, by the way.

Schemerkhiz:
Adekite Fatuga Dada is in camp

Do you know If Adekite Fatuga Dada is in camp this time? She missed the Austria camp and there has been no word is she made this one in Abuja.

Also, Adekite is a right winger. In a 4-3-3 formation, she would play in the forward 3

Schemerkhiz:
Midfielders: Adekite Dada (Watford FC, England); Peace Efih (Kiryat Gat, Israel); Yetunde Aluko (WFC Ramat Hasharon, Israel); Amanda Mbadinuju (Bayelsa Queens); Goodness Onyebuchi (Edo Queens); Grace Igboamalu (Bayelsa Queens); Toni Oyedupe Payne (Sevilla FC, Spain); Regina Otu (Minsk FC, Belarus); Christy Ucheibe (Benfica FC, Portugal)







A Midfield of the following player should be good enough for the Superfalcons.


1. Rita Chikwelu
2. Rasheedat Ajibade
3. Tony Payne
4. Halimatu Ayinde
5. Regina Otu
6. Christy Ucheibe...

*** Ngozi Okobi, Joy Bokiri, Chinaza Uchendu, Peace Efih, Adekite Dada...

Christy Ucheibe - Minsk? This is someone who just played in the Womens CL for Benfica day before yesterday.
Ibube Whyte again? Someone must be really straffing a certain recently appointed scout real good. This is beyond funny.

Let's hope this is not the proposed squad to play Cote D'Ivoire, else they will be walloped real good by the Ivoriens.

Schemerkhiz:
Randy Waldrum 30 Player's List for the Camping in Abuja...

In terms of performance for country, how does she stack up to the Zambian during the women's football Olympics?

Goldsplash:
She deserves it because at the moment she has performed more than any other African female player. If she continues this way, she will definitely end up being the African GOAT.

This will be a growing problem for women's sport in general, not just women's football.
A lot of 'women' with elevated hormones will continue to surface and dominate different sports - case in point, the two Namibian sprinters in the Olympics and the Zambian player based in China. There has to be some standard rules governing eligibility across board - the current rules appear to be very lax.

Schemerkhiz:
International women’s goalkeeper accused of being a man as Jordan FA calls for gender test on the Iranian footballer
"Particularly that the Iranian Women Football team has a history with gender and doping issues."

Will beg to differ wrt Okobi.
I personally think she's done. And the writing has been on the wall, prior to Waldrum's coming.
I believe that is why she's been bench warming for some time now.

On Osarenoma, I really loved the way she manned the midfield years ago.
Had hoped she would progress into a more dominant force in the midfiueld but that didn't happen.
Sad if she has indeed taken time off from football. Wish her well.

Schemerkhiz:
Ngozi Okobi, Ngozi Okobi, Ngozi Okobi....

Don't think she's finished yet, her first tournament under Randy was the Aisha Buhari Cup which was below average.. She would come up soon since Tony Payne is there now let them Compete for the Single Spot...

As for Osarenoma Ogbinovia I tried follow her game early this year but she looks like someone who's off playing for now even before her mother burial took place.

Actually, it has more to do with trying to have an informed discussion with someone who is unable to understand the difference between leadership and growth. And frankly speaking, I have neither the time or energy to be going back and forth on something that fundamental.

BascoVanVeli:
Lol u don't have anything meaningful to say.

Dude,
Unfortunately, can't help if you continuously struggle to understand the difference between leadership and growth.
Wish you all the best.

BascoVanVeli:
U are trying to twist the most basis of statements. Was it leadership that made her play such a good game? I am saying she doesn't getting swallowed by the moment meaning she wouldn't all of a sudden disappear while playing for the super falcons. That has nothing to do with leadership.

Ur comment about Payne and Ajibade is exactly what I have been telling u. U basically are using my words but mixing them around.

Yea. They have been poor - haven't won a single game and are on the verge of being relegated.
Plumptre seems to be the one consistent performer. Hopefully, a bigger club will come knocking on the door for her during the transfer window.

Schemerkhiz:
Any of you here following up with Ashleigh Plumptre and Leicester City Women WSL games here??

I can send 99% of their match full videos here..!

I am in general agreement with the players you mentioned, with the exception of Ngozi Okobi. I think she is done and has nothing left in the tank. That was evidenced by her very poor performance during the ABC Invitational and I think she knows the writing is on the wall for her, as Randy seemed to have little confidence in her. Really not impressed with Joy Bokiri's recent performances.

Million naira question: Why hasn't Osare Igbinovia been given a look in?

Schemerkhiz:
Yeah.. Right now Randy Waldrum is gradually fitting in Regina Otu in place of Rita Chikwelu and it would be better we allow her blend well first.. the other Player i wanted to see in that position was Christy Ucheibe of Benfica FC but she seems not to have been able to honour the few call up she has gotten...

Regina Otu and Christy Ucheibe as DM
Halimatu Ayinde and Rasheedat Ajibade playing Centrally/Box-to-Box
Tony Payne and Ngozi Okobi still at the Attacking Midfield position..

Joy Bokiri still need to improve on her decision making on the pitch though she looks energetic.

Chikwelu on the verge of retirement.

1. Like I stated earlier, it might behoove you to avail yourself on what Leadership and Growth mean, from a footballing perspective. You really seem to be conflating the two.
Being handed the captains band portrays leadership potential, not growth. Growth is the progression at becoming better in one's craft which translates into field generalship.

2. Regarding Payne and Ajibade struggling in the midfield against Ghana, that was because neither player was a defensive oriented player - both are forward leaning midfielders (AMs) and not DMs. So, the outcome was no surprise.

3. It could also be a lose-lose situation, if not properly managed. Abiodun is still on her growth curve and she is developing well, which is quite impressive. The biggest mistake that could be made is setting the young lady up for failure, by rushing her into a role she is a bit premature for.

BascoVanVeli:
I didn't ask u anything. I explained how wearing the band showed growth, stay with me.

Toni Payne is an attacking midfielder and Chikwelu has already been coming off the bench? We used Ajibade and Payne in the midfield and could barely get hold of the ball against Ghana. We have a player that not only can come close to their attacking ability but also be the ball winner the team needs. Seems like a win win to me.

Two different things. It may help for you to understand the difference.
If your opinion is that neither Chikwelu nor Payne is capable of doing what Ajibola did in those matches, then hurray for you.
My assertion still stands.

BascoVanVeli:
Which one is growth and leadership? I am telling u that she put on that captain's band and became even more fantastic. Meaning she won't get swallowed by the big moments. She is ready to go.

Is it Chikwelu that passes perfectly Ayinde is coming back from injury so u can stop padding ur point with her name. None of Chikwelu, Ajibade and Payne can do the dirty work that Deborah does at the level she does.


Oshoala was a super falcon before her U20 heroics so I don't see why she can't do both. It is not like she plays 40 matches a season for her club.

You meant 'Younger Players'... wink wink

BascoVanVeli:
We have had younger players in the fold before. That excuse is very weak

Most of the people you named here played at least two (2) U20 WWC and were 'experienced', having played several years in the Nigerian women's league for Nigeria before making the jump to the Super Falcons.

GeneralDae:
Exactly. The likes of Oparanozie, Orji, and Chikwelu were at their peak in women's football while at the U20 falconets category. This excuse of too young to play for the falcons is not a strong one in my opinion.

Being captain is about leadership, not growth.
She needs to learn how to pass the ball better, read and anticipate plays better and be quicker on the ball. All these attributes come with playing with and learning from battle scarred veterans, like Halimatu, Chikwelu, Payne, Ajibade and others.
Like I stated earlier, we need to let her develop and not stunt her growth by rushing her into a role she is totally not prepared for. You will be setting her up for failure if you do that.

Besides, her primary focus now is the U20 WWC qualifier against Congo.

BascoVanVeli:
She just captained rivers angels in the biggest club competition on the continent that's grown enough for me. Regina Otu and Rita Chikwelu are not half as mobile as Deborah. Unless u are going to bring back Ayinde right now there is no one on that team offering what Deborah does. We have had younger players on the team so this cannot be an excuse.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dABg_tT_aEw

For me, the most important competition on the NFF female calender now is the U20 WWC.
Nigeria's future is at stake and it is a MUST that we qualify for that tournament, for the development of the Women's game.
Super, super important!!

Schemerkhiz:
She run tirelessly.. I think wearing the Captain band gave her more moral to play harder. I just pray we qualify for the U20 Women's World Cup so she can gain more experience before graduating to the Superfalcons..


Oluwatosin Demehin
Imuran Ramat
Abiodun Deborah
Precious Christopher
Damilola Koku... For the U20

No, she is not.
Good enough to understudy the likes of Rita Chikwelu, Halimatu Ayinde and perhaps Regina Otu, yes.
She is barely 20. Let her grow before throwing her into the sea and forcing her to sink or swim.
She needs to play in the U20 WC and if she stands out (I'm sure she will), then groom her into the full team.
She is a smart, lovable and intelligent young lady and I am supremely confident she will do well, as she has the right temperament and mentality to succeed in Europe.
But baby steps first.

BascoVanVeli:
She is good enough to start for the super falcons. We don't have a midfielder has industrious as her.

Overall, this was good exposure for the girls that really matter - the ones currently in our U20 team.
Could have been a better outcome, but for poor planning and mediocre strategizing and tactical outlay by the coach.
He unnecessarily chopped and changed the team, in spite of having a very solid base to work from with the team that lost to Hassacass in the WAFU B tourney.
Extremely DUMB move on his part!

We all witnessed the quality Damilola Koku brought to the team.
Why the coach opted not to play her in the first 2 games is beyond me.

BascoVanVeli:
Perfect finish Koku

Very proud of her. She exudes the passion and drive known with Nigeria women's football. Looks like she made captain too.
Just hope that Nigeria makes it to the U20WC and she showcases her superb skills AND gets picked up by a top club in Europe.

BascoVanVeli:
Deborah Abiodun is playing possessed.